Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/1990

Home

CASE CONCESSION STAND AT CENTRAL PARK By: Merland Otto Background: As you are aware, the city is obligated to make substantial improvements to the concession stand at Central Park if it wishes to continue to be licensed by the County. Several concerns have been raised regarding the necessary investment required versus the size of the current concession stand. Ideas have been proposed which include the possible enclosure of the easterly end of the park center or the acquisition of a mobile concession wagon. Yet additional concerns have been raised regarding the City investment required relative to the return. Currently, RYAA runs the concession stand and retains all revenues. At this point, preliminary cost estimates range up to $10,000 plus overhead. A major consideration, however, is to determine exactly what concessions will be served. Costs are dramatically affected dependent on the types of concessions being handled. I have discussed this with Karen Casselli at Anoka County who has indicated a willingness to work with the City towards achieving license compliance. I have, however, little knowledge of the actual operations, revenues and revenue centers, and have thus far not been successful in contacting the appropriate RYAA parties. If possible, I'll attempt to have someone at the commission meeting. Consideration should be given to the amount of City investment if no direct return is realized. Further consideration should be given to the type of facility and how the rights to serve different tournaments might be distributed. Observations: I've enclosed a price list for various concession equipment as a point of reference for costs. commission Action: Will be based on your discussion but determine: l) 2) Should the City invest in a concession stand. The level of investment desired. Review Checklist: City Administrator City Attorney City Engineer Community Development Dir. Chief of Police Finance Officer Public Works Supt. Other